LITTLE LEAGUERS HELP CREATE FIELD OF 'DREAMS'

During a baseball clinic at Fitchburg State College this past winter, Chris Perez of Leominster, mom of two Little Leaguers at Leominster American Little League, learned about the "Donate a Dream" program offered by Todd Lynch, head baseball coach at Fitchburg State College. "Donate a Dream" collects used and new baseball equipment to be given to inner-city children in need of equipment so that they can enjoy the game of baseball. Chris and her family collected equipment throughout the months of April and May from the three little league organizations in Leominster and ended up with over 36 helmets, 28 bats, 33 baseball gloves, seven pair of catcher's kneepads, 15 team shirts, 12 pairs of cleats, six pairs of pants, and 20 baseballs. The Perez family would like to give a big "thank you" to all who donated. Pictured are Tony Perez and Chris Perez with their sons, Nicholas and Alex. CHAMPION PHOTO / CHERYL A. CUDDAHY